G. Patoulis: “Our goal is to claim for our Attica the identity of an attractive tourist destination, twelve months per year”
Region of Attica participates in the prestigious and particularly important for the global tourism market and the market of the United Kingdom, the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2021, which this year will be held in a hybrid manner. (Initially with physical presence during the period 01-03/11/2021 and then with digital presence during the period 8-9/11/2021).
In the first part of the exhibition, from November 1st to November 3rd, which takes place at the “ExCel” exhibition center in London, Region of Attica participates as a co-exhibitor at the national pavilion of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO – EOT) at EU1150-EU1100.
Special sections of the exhibition are dedicated to sustainable tourism and digital innovations in the travel and hotel industry.
The objective of the Region of Attica is to inform the global tourism market as well as the market of the United Kingdom in particular (which is traditionally one of the main target markets for Attica), that Attica is a safe and attractive multi-dimensional destination, ideal for unforgettable holidays, throughout the year.
At its pavilion, the Region of Attica will welcome a large number of tourism professionals, tourism journalists and visitors, who will have the opportunity to be informed, via its rich audiovisual and printed material, about the multiple possibilities that a trip to Attica offers to its visitors.
Indicatively, all the different tourist destinations of Attica and the various forms of thematic tourism will be promoted, such as gastronomic tourism, cultural tourism, etc. as well as various types of activities that can be included in a safe and unforgettable holiday trip to Attica throughout the year, suitable for any type of visitor and for all budgets.
On the occasion of the participation of the Region of Attica in the World Travel Market London 2021, the Attica Regional Governor, Mr. G. Patoulis, made the following statement:
“The participation of the Region of Attica in important exhibitions of international prestige such as this one, is among our priorities, in the context of serving our goal to strengthen the extroversion and the promotion of the comparative advantages of our Attica.
Attica represents a modern destination with authentic tourist experiences and options. Our goal is to claim for this unique region, which can offer its visitors unlimited and high quality options at all levels, the identity of an attractive tourist destination, twelve months per year.
On this basis, we create a strong brand and redefine the tourist identity of Attica as a whole, highlighting its true character: an eternal metropolis of the world, with a “heavy” historical heritage, and at the same time a modern, cosmopolitan destination that can cover the wishes of even the most demanding visitor, by offering security and many quality options, at a very competitive price. For this reason, we utilize our tourism product as a constant tool for sustainable economic and business development, which in turn will act as a power multiplier, creating conditions for progress and prosperity for the people of Attica, while at the same time it will promote at a global level, our positive image, in the best possible way “.
